Small Force Cycles

Finding Ski Boots for Tiny Feet (Women’s 5–6): What Actually, Mostly Works

If you’ve ever been stuck between junior and adult ski boots, this is for you.

Apr 20 • Margaret

March 2026

The Other Side of Nowhere: A Hero's Journey in Big Bend Ranch State Park

Three hours into the ride, this warrior woman apparently looked so spiritually defeated Jason later admitted he worried a mountain lion might see me as…

Mar 16 • Margaret

May 2025

Budgeting for Adventure Travel

How to make your dreams come true

May 18, 2025 • Margaret

January 2025

The joy of (Adventure) Planning

My favorite annual activity has commenced: the acquisition of a fresh, new, empty dry erase calendar showing the entire year at a glance.

Jan 10, 2025 • Margaret

December 2024

March 2024: Sedona Mountain Bike Fest

Held annually in March the stunning red rock landscapes of Sedona, Arizona, the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival attracts visitors from all over, including…

Dec 19, 2024 • Margaret

August 2024

Riding Bike Parks with Shredders: A Beginner’s Guide

Conquer your fear of bike parks! This guide offers practical tips for beginner mountain bikers riding with more experience friends or partners.

Aug 15, 2024 • Margaret

July 2024

June 2024: Learnings from Magnolia Hill Texas XTerra (Race Recap)

Takeaways from Magnolia Hill XTerra

Jul 2, 2024 • Margaret

May 2024

May 2024 CapTex Tri Race Report

Sweating it out in the great city of Austin Texas.

May 31, 2024 • Margaret

March 2024

Pursuing Passion Together, Alone

Reflections on sharing a passion with your partner, the good, the bad and the ugly.

Mar 6, 2024 • Margaret

February 2024

Off road triathlons for beginners

Helpful tips for getting started with off road triathlons. From the perspective of a hobbyist, female mountain biker.

Feb 10, 2024 • Margaret

January 2024

Is Mountain Biking Dangerous? (And does it matter?)

Is mountain biking dangerous- one rider's thoughts on risk vs reward

Jan 16, 2024 • Margaret

Mountain Bike Lit: Foundational and favorite books in my cycling library

Hey fellow riders and readers. If you love to do both as I do, here are my top reads for you to peruse. I’m always looking for both...

Jan 10, 2024 • Margaret